Police Appeal After Car Damaged With Graffiti In Carlisle
Police are appealing for information after a car was damaged with graffiti in Carlisle, with officers asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or noticed suspicious activity to come forward.
The damage occurred on Lansdowne Crescent in the city, in the section between Lansdowne Close and Lansdowne Court. Officers are seeking information that could help establish what happened and identify those responsible for damaging the vehicle.
The incident took place during the early hours, when the vehicle was targeted between 12.30am and 1.30am. The narrow timeframe may assist investigators in identifying people or vehicles that were in the area around the time the damage occurred.
Residents living close to Lansdowne Crescent are being encouraged to consider whether they saw anything unusual in the area. Anyone who noticed people behaving suspiciously or vehicles stopping nearby may have information that could assist the investigation.
Police are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was travelling through the area during the relevant period. Drivers who passed along Lansdowne Crescent or nearby roads may also have dashcam recordings that could potentially help officers with their enquiries.
The incident has been reported to police as criminal damage involving graffiti being applied to a car. Officers have not provided further details about the extent of the damage or the nature of the graffiti, and no information has been released about any suspected offenders.
Members of the public who have information connected with the incident can contact police directly. Information can be submitted through the force's online reporting service, where details can be provided for officers investigating the circumstances.
When making a report, members of the public should quote incident number 42 of August 22, 2026. Providing the reference number will allow information to be connected with the correct investigation and help officers assess any evidence received.
People who may have witnessed the incident are being encouraged to come forward even if they are unsure whether what they saw is significant. Small details, including descriptions of people, vehicles or unusual activity, can sometimes assist officers in establishing a sequence of events.
Police are also asking anyone who may have relevant photographs, recordings or other information to preserve the material and provide it to investigators. Footage captured by vehicles, doorbell cameras or other recording equipment could be particularly useful if it covers the surrounding streets during the relevant period.
The appeal comes as officers continue enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the damage. Investigators are seeking to establish who was responsible and are relying on information from people who were in or around the Lansdowne Crescent area when the incident occurred.
Anyone who does not want to provide information directly to police can contact Crimestoppers anonymously. The independent charity can be reached on 0800 555 111, allowing information about the incident to be passed to investigators without the caller having to provide their identity.
Police are urging anyone with information that could help identify those responsible to report it rather than assuming another witness has already contacted officers. Information can be submitted online or by calling 101, with the incident reference provided when making contact.
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